Tesla Model S owners have reported 265 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (250 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering failed (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems |
Steering the vehicle is extremely difficult leading to major safety concerns. When making turns, right or left, where the steering wheel travels greater than 90 degrees, the steering wheel becomes hard to push past that 90 degree mark (I am 6' 200lb man). Read details...
The steering rack motor failed causing the steering to become incredibly difficult. Turning the wheels at no or low speed takes great force and turning the wheel at faster speeds takes moderate force. The motor died mid trip, causing a very dangerous situation for myself and other motorists. Read details...
At ~5,000 total vehicle miles, our 2019 Model S performance had sudden and complete power steering assist failure at highway speeds, possibly concurrent with autopilot (autosteer) failure. Either I, or the autopilot system, turned off the autopilot feature at or near a slight curve on an interstate Read details...
I was driving my Tesla Model S slowly on a busy downtown street lined with parking spaces. Speed was less than 25 miles per hour. I braked to allow a car to pull out of a parking spot and my car made a loud noise. Read details...
Pulling my car out of my driveway, I attempted to reverse the car into the garage to charge it. After putting the car in reverse I heard a loud pop noise and the steering wheel refused to turn. Attempting to turn the wheel at all resulted in a grinding noise that made the car undriveble. Read details...